Perry County , Mississippi
Population: 11,459 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $50,435 Home $126,000 Rent $650/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 11,459 residents, Perry County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Mississippi and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Perry County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$50,435
Median Income
household
$126,000
Home Value
median
$650/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $50,435 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,950 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% |
| Median Home Value | $126,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $650/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 80.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 11,459 |
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 11.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.7%
Obesity
16.2%
Diabetes
19.5%
Smoking
41.5%
High Blood Pressure
34.7%
No Physical Activity
21.1%
Depression
37.9%
Insufficient Sleep
81.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 19.5 · 19th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
44.27
🌀 Hurricane
80.68
🔥 Wildfire
70.61
❄️ Winter Storm
14.29
🌍 Earthquake
33.17
☀️ Drought
36.26
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